Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a Band 6 Rotational Clinical Pharmacist role on an 18-month fixed-term contract. The post holder will deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services, provide patient-centred pharmaceutical care, and support safe medicines use across the Trust. They will rotate through various areas, undertake dispensing and checking duties, and participate in out-of-hours rotas. The role involves developing clinical, leadership, and service-improvement skills within a supportive environment.
Essential criteria
- Master's degree in pharmacy (or equiv)
- Professional registration in the UK as a Pharmacist through the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements
- Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist
Desirable criteria
- Hospital work experience through the Foundation Training year or other means
- The level of competency (clinical ability/ knowledge) necessary for the post
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy and its future agenda
- Accurate dispensing/ clinical checking skills
- Knowledge of medicines legislation
- Competent in the use of e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, PowerPoint
- Has obtained or is able and willing to undertake postgraduate study for the Clinical Diploma
- An enthusiastic and flexible team worker
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to be involved in developing services
- Sound professional judgement
- Able to create a rapport with the interview panel
- Other
- Able and willing to participate in the out-of-hours service
- Use of motorised transport and insured for business use will be necessary unless willing to come into residence at own expense when on call
- Able and willing to work on weekday late duties, Saturdays Sundays and Bank holidays (on rota)
- Master's degree in pharmacy (or equiv)
- Professional registration in the UK as a Pharmacist through the General Pharmaceutical Council
- Able to demonstrate Continuing Professional Development to meet statutory requirements
- Post-registration work experience as a pharmacist
- Hospital work experience through the Foundation Training year or other means
- The level of competency (clinical ability/ knowledge) necessary for the post
- Understanding of hospital pharmacy and its future agenda
- Accurate dispensing/ clinical checking skills
- Knowledge of medicines legislation
- Competent in the use of e-mail, word processing, spread sheets, PowerPoint
- Has obtained or is able and willing to undertake postgraduate study for the Clinical Diploma
- An enthusiastic and flexible team worker
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to be involved in developing services
- Sound professional judgement
- Able to create a rapport with the interview panel
- Other
- Able and willing to participate in the out-of-hours service
- Use of motorised transport and insured for business use will be necessary unless willing to come into residence at own expense when on call
- Able and willing to work on weekday late duties, Saturdays Sundays and Bank holidays (on rota)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust
Rotational Clinical Pharmacist
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable Band 6 Rotational Clinical Pharmacist to join our dynamic team.
18 months fixed term contract to backfill EPR project.
About the role
As a key member of our clinical pharmacy service, you'll help patients get the most from their medicines, provide expert advice to medical and nursing colleagues, and support safe, effective prescribing across a range of clinical areas. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical, leadership and service-improvement skills within a supportive rotational structure.
What we're looking for
Hospital pharmacy experience - or due to qualify as a pharmacist in August 2026
Community pharmacists are welcome to apply
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
Ability to work well under pressure in a busy clinical environment
A proactive approach to professional development
If you're passionate about high-quality patient care and ready to take the next step in your clinical pharmacy career, we'd love to hear from you.To apply for this role, you must be registered with the GPhC as a Pharmacist and have some hospital pharmacy experience. Full training and support will be provided
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